Sanyo PLV-1080HD 1080p LCD Projector Saint John NB

The PLV-1080HD utilizes a 1920 x 1080 3LCD panel and employs a new auto iris that makes adjustments every sixtieth of a second. The iris’ noise output has been reduced, and the projector’s fan is rated at 21 dB in the darkest Cinema mode. Sanyo claims a contrast ratio of 10,000:1 and brightness capability of 1200 ANSI lumens.

Sanyo PLV-1080HD 1080p LCD Projector

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January 11, 2009 By Adrienne Maxwell

How low can they go?

Sanyo is keeping things very interesting in the entry-level projection market. The company has introduced a new projector that’s priced at a mere $1995. Despite its low price point, this LCD projector doesn’t skimp on features: a 1080p resolution, an auto iris, advanced lens-shifting for easy setup, and a 3D color management system.

The PLV-1080HD utilizes a 1920 x 1080 3LCD panel and employs a new auto iris that makes adjustments every sixtieth of a second. The iris’ noise output has been reduced, and the projector’s fan is rated at 21 dB in the darkest Cinema mode. Sanyo claims a contrast ratio of 10,000:1 and brightness capability of 1200 ANSI lumens.

The 10-bit color range allows for a possible 1.07 billion colors, and the 3D color management system allows you to adjust color phase and level.

In terms of convenient setup, the projector offers 2x zoom, plus the ability to move the image (as Sanyo describes it) up to three screens vertically and two screens horizontally. Two HDMI 1.3b inputs are available.

While outwardly a fairly standard looking DLP projector (and is in fact based on the F12), the first indication that the FR12 RLS is a little different is the thick cable sticking out of the side. This is the Liquid Light Guide. The LLG cable is filled with a water-based liquid that transmits the light from the Remote Light Source to the silent FR12 projection head.